The Himalayan Salt Recovery Room at Athena
Step inside and you'll understand immediately. The walls, the floor, the ceiling - all Himalayan salt. Over 6,500 pounds of it, glowing warm amber. It's like being inside one enormous salt lamp.
But this room isn't just beautiful. It's a serious recovery environment, built for people who understand that recovery is not a luxury. What happens after training matters just as much as the training itself.
Recover your body. Quiet your mind. Connect with your people.
Book Your Session6,500 Pounds of Himalayan Salt - More Than Ambiance
The salt surrounding you isn't decorative, though it is genuinely stunning. Himalayan salt naturally emits negative ions, particularly when warmed by light and body heat - the same principle behind salt caves, scaled to an entire room.
Negative Ion-Rich Air
The kind you find near waterfalls, in forests, and at the ocean, known to support mood, energy, and respiratory function.
Naturally Antimicrobial
Himalayan salt is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial, creating an inherently clean environment throughout the room.
Warm Amber Glow
The room's natural light begins shifting your nervous system toward calm before your session even starts.
Grounding Atmosphere
Air that feels different - clean, mineral, calming. A sensory environment designed to do part of the recovery work before anything else begins.
Nowhere Else Like It
There is no other room like this in the South Sound. Members consistently describe it as an experience unlike anything else they've had.
More Than Recovery
The room holds six zero-gravity chairs. You don't need to book a slot to be in here. Come to decompress, reflect, connect - or simply sit in the salt and breathe.
Tea & Community
Tea is available just outside the room. Bring a friend, sit in the glow, have a real conversation. This is one of the most beautiful and unusual spaces in Olympia - share it.
Journaling & Reflection
Journals and prompts are available inside the room. The salt environment is naturally quieting - many members find it one of the few places they can actually slow down and think.
Meditation
Guided meditation prompts are posted in the room. No experience needed. The warm amber light and salt air do most of the work.
Quiet Space
We ask everyone to keep voices low so the room stays restorative for all. Earplugs are available at the front desk if you want complete quiet.
Walk-in ambient access is available to all Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance members during open hours - no booking required. Equipment use requires a reserved session.
One Hour. Three Modalities. All at Once.
Slip on the Rapid Reboot compression boots
Sequential pressure begins moving fluid up through your legs. Most members are fully relaxed within ten minutes.
Position in front of the MitoPRO+ red light panels
Medical-grade red and near-infrared light across two panels, calibrated for full-body coverage.
Lie back on the acupressure mat
Thousands of pressure points releasing tension across your back and posterior chain. Endorphins release.
Breathe. Let the room work.
Compression. Light. Acupressure. Salt air. Sixty minutes. All of it at once.
The Three Modalities
Each one is effective on its own. Together, in one session, they compound.
Compression Therapy
Rapid RebootPneumatic compression boots that systematically move fluid from your feet up through your legs using sequential pressure cycles. Used by professional athletes and sports medicine clinics. The boots inflate and deflate in programmed cycles, mimicking the natural muscle-pump mechanism your body uses to circulate lymphatic fluid and blood. Metabolic waste moves out. Fresh, oxygenated blood moves in.
- Reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness between training sessions
- Accelerates removal of lactic acid and metabolic byproducts
- Reduces leg heaviness and swelling from training or sitting
- Supports lymphatic circulation and immune function
- Deeply relaxing - most people are fully at rest within 10 minutes
Red Light Therapy
MitoPRO+ 1000 & 1500 Series by Mito Red LightA professional dual-panel red light therapy system delivering targeted wavelengths of red and near-infrared light across your full body. Medical-grade equipment that works at the cellular level - red and near-infrared light penetrate skin and tissue, where they're absorbed by the mitochondria inside your cells, stimulating ATP production, reducing inflammatory signaling, and activating repair processes that rest alone doesn't trigger.
- Accelerates muscle recovery and reduces post-training inflammation
- Supports collagen synthesis and skin health
- Reduces joint pain and supports connective tissue repair
- Improves circulation to treated tissue
- May support sleep quality when used in the evening
- Zero UV - safe for regular use, no burning or tanning
Acupressure Mat
Passive Nervous System ResetA mat covered in thousands of small pressure points applying sustained, distributed stimulation across the back, neck, and posterior chain, rooted in principles of acupressure and myofascial release. The ideal surface to lie on during your session: passive, effective, and deeply calming.
- Triggers release of endorphins and oxytocin - natural pain relief and calm
- Increases circulation to the back and posterior chain
- Releases muscle tension and tightness after training
- Downregulates the nervous system
- Most people describe a deeply meditative, sedative effect within 15 minutes
Included with Elevated Membership
Strength Base covers fitness. Elevated covers everything - the training and the recovery that makes it sustainable.
- 8 one-hour equipment sessions per month, bookable in advance through the Mindbody app or at the front desk
- Only 2 equipment slots per time block - book early, especially for peak hours
- Each booked session: compression + red light + acupressure mat, all simultaneously
- Walk-in ambient access anytime - no booking needed to sit in the room, enjoy the salt environment, journal, meditate, or have tea with a friend
- Additional equipment sessions at $10 each - standard drop-in rate is $35
- Also includes 4 full-spectrum Sunlighten infrared sauna sessions per month, booked separately
Session Pricing
8 sessions at add-on rate = $80/month value. The $44 difference between Strength Base ($125) and Elevated ($169) pays for itself in the first week of use.
See Membership OptionsRecovery Room access is included with Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance memberships. To upgrade your current membership or become a member, see all membership options here.
Bookable Hours
Equipment sessions are one hour. Only 2 slots are available per time block - book in advance through the Mindbody app (recommended), the website, or at the front desk. Walk-in ambient access is always available during open hours, no booking needed.
| Day | Available 1-Hour Time Slots |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-6:30 am · 6:30-7:30 am · 9:30-10:30 am · 10:30-11:30 am · 12:00-1:00 pm · 1:00-2:00 pm · 3:30-4:30 pm · 4:30-5:30 pm · 5:30-6:30 pm · 6:30-7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30-6:30 am · 6:30-7:30 am · 8:30-9:30 am · 9:30-10:30 am · 10:30-11:30 am · 12:00-1:00 pm · 1:00-2:00 pm · 3:30-4:30 pm · 4:30-5:30 pm · 5:30-6:30 pm · 6:30-7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30-6:30 am · 6:30-7:30 am · 9:30-10:30 am · 10:30-11:30 am · 12:00-1:00 pm · 1:00-2:00 pm · 4:30-5:30 pm · 5:30-6:30 pm · 6:30-7:30 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 8:30-9:30 am · 9:30-10:30 am · 10:30-11:30 am |
The 3:30-4:30 pm slot is available Monday-Thursday only. Wednesday includes an additional 8:30-9:30 am slot not offered on other weekdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Himalayan Salt Recovery Room?
All Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance membership holders. Your 8 monthly sessions are included, no extra fee. Drop-in sessions are available to non-members at $35 per session.
Do I need to book in advance?
It depends on what you're coming for. If you want to use the equipment (compression boots, red light panels, acupressure mat), yes - book in advance. Only 2 equipment slots are available per time block. If you just want to be in the room - sit in the salt, journal, meditate, have tea, or catch up with a friend - no booking needed. Walk-in ambient access is available to all Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance members during open hours.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are one hour. The room is set up so you can run all three modalities simultaneously - compression boots, red light panels, and acupressure mat - so you get the full benefit in a single visit.
What if I want more than 8 sessions per month?
Additional sessions are available at $10 each for Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance members. The standard drop-in rate is $35. Your membership keeps the discounted rate available to you all month long.
Is there a halotherapy (salt therapy) device in the room?
No. We no longer operate a halogenerator. The room's healing environment comes from the 6,500 pounds of Himalayan salt built into the walls, floor, and ceiling, which naturally emit negative ions and create the antimicrobial, grounding atmosphere the room is known for.
Is the infrared sauna the same as this room?
No, they are separate spaces. Infrared sauna sessions are booked separately and are also included with Elevated, Rooted, and Radiance memberships (4 sessions per month in our full-spectrum Sunlighten sauna). Learn more about the sauna here.
Is there staff present during my session?
The room is self-access for members. Clear instructions for all equipment are posted inside the room. Our front desk team is always available if you have questions.
Can I bring a friend and just hang out in the room?
Absolutely - this is one of our favorite things about the room. Grab tea from the station just outside, find your chairs, and settle in. The room holds six zero-gravity chairs and the salt environment makes it one of the most genuinely relaxing places in Olympia. No booking required for ambient access - just show up during open hours.
What about noise and conversation in the room?
The room is a shared space, so we ask everyone to keep voices low and conversations quiet so it stays restorative for whoever else is in there. If you want complete quiet, earplugs are available at the front desk. Calming music plays softly in the room throughout open hours.
Is this a fitness facility - will I hear noise during my session?
Yes. Athena is a fitness facility and you may hear classes or activity during your session. If you are looking for a completely silent experience, please book during off-peak hours and grab earplugs at the front desk. We do play calming music inside the room to help.
Ready to book an equipment session - or just come sit in the salt? Elevated members, the room is yours.